The Ruff Report: Dog owners have new weapon in fight against ticks and fleas

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Jun 11, 2014 at 12:01 AMJun 11, 2014 at 9:43 PM

The never-ending battle to keep those pesky fleas and blood-sucking ticks off your dog may have gotten a little bit easier for dog owners. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind oral medication that combats fleas and ticks for up to three months.The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart Bravecto, a chewable tablet made by Merck Animal Health, can be used in place of the spot-on topical flea and tick products that pet parents have relied on for many years. Most topical treatments are liquids that are applied to a dog's skin, usually on the back in between the shoulders.READ MORE »

The never-ending battle to keep those pesky fleas and blood-sucking ticks off your dog may have gotten a little bit easier for dog owners. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind oral medication that combats fleas and ticks for up to three months.The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart Bravecto, a chewable tablet made by Merck Animal Health, can be used in place of the spot-on topical flea and tick products that pet parents have relied on for many years. Most topical treatments are liquids that are applied to a dog's skin, usually on the back in between the shoulders.READ MORE »